About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Sarah Pymm, Director of Global Alumni Engagement, at sarah.pymm@wbs.ac.uk. We are looking for a dynamic and talented Global Alumni Engagement Manager. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering a global alumni engagement strategy that builds networks, strengthens lifelong relationships and unlocks opportunities across sectors and geographies.
About You
This alumni engagement role is central to building a vibrant global WBS community and would suit a pro-active and experienced alumni engagement professional. We are looking for a self-starter with a passion for engaging alumni through innovative benefits and services, marketing this package across different community audiences, and implementing effective communication strategies to a global audience.
Reporting to the Director of Global Alumni Engagement, you will lead on developing strategic communication strategies, effective online engagement, and campaigns to promote benefits and services to WBS alumni from a range of different study programmes. You will also apply your excellent engagement skills to deliver a programme of events and activities, and support cross-School initiatives to maximise opportunities for WBS and its global alumni community.
You will have substantial experience of working in a purpose-driven alumni or stakeholder engagement role with proven ability to recruit, manage and motivate volunteers. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who can also demonstrate wide experience of delivering events to a global audience, is capable of managing a team, and has the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School.
About Us
We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally.
Our Vision
The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen. Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action.
Our Core Values
* Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future.
* Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward.
* Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more.
* Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025; Research Excellence Framework 2021.
How to Apply
Closing deadline: Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.
Your CV Should Include
* Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
* Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
Your Cover Letter Should Explain
* Your motivations for applying to the role.
* Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).
All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview. You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave). For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.
Interview Date
To be confirmed. Start Date
01 April 2026.
Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline. You will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.
What We Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
* An attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here. We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Safeguarding, Equality & Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion: Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Safeguarding & DBS: The University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with. Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group. All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders: The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Right to Work in the UK: If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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